Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
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Passage / Scenario
3800 gram newborn with meconium aspiration.A 3800 gram newborn was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at 39 weeks with meconium aspiration. Metoclopramide 0.1 mg/kg every 12 hours was started. On hand is Metoclopramide 0.5 mg/ml. What is the appropriate dose the RN will administer in ml in 12 hours?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Calculation: 3800 g = 3.8 kg; 3.8 kg x 0.1 mg/kg = 0.38 mg; 0.38 mg / 0.5 mg/mL = 0.76 mL.